About RNT

Rince na Tiarna (Gaelic for ‘Lord of the Dance’) maintains a standard of excellence that is only possible through a deep respect for themselves and their art form. In April of 1999, the dance group sent a team of dancers to the World Championships in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland where Rince na Tiarna competed against schools from all over the world. The school was ranked 6th in the world! At the All-Ireland Championships in January, Rince na Tiarna placed 3rd out of over 25 teams, making them the first North Americans to rank in the top three. The achievements have continued as the School celebrated its First SOLO World Championship when Kevinah Dargan won the Gold in her age group in March of 2005. Their achievements and influence have echoed far beyond the boundaries of the local Irish community. Rince na Tiarna has become a leader among Irish dance schools nationwide. Each year, Rince na Tiarna breaks new ground with its’ intricate step dancing and elaborate choreography. The family oriented school teaches students from five to young adult, while nurturing pride in Gaelic culture. Students are encouraged to pursue performance, traditional and competitive dancing at “their own pace.” From beginner to champion, hard work, creativity and fun generate a certain spirit and style that is unique to Rince na Tiarna.

RNT Associations

RNT Teachers

Mary Kay Heneghan

Mary Kay Heneghan started Irish dancing at the age of four under the direction of…

Mary Kay Heneghan started Irish dancing at the age of four under the direction of Paul Tynan. Her mother was also an Irish dancer and faithfully brought her to dance classes and promoted Mary Kay’s love of Irish dance. After Paul relocated, Mary Kay finished her years of competing with the Woodgate School. She opened…

Becca Shaloiko Mucci

I started dancing when I was 5 years old in Erie, PA under Mary Kay…

I started dancing when I was 5 years old in Erie, PA under Mary Kay Heneghan’s direction. I reached the highest level of competition, Championships, when I was under 9. I have competed in teams and in solos regionally, nationally and internationally. I consistently placed in the top 10 at our regional qualifier, many times…

Katie Ryan

Katie fell in love with Irish dance at the age of 4 when she began…

Katie fell in love with Irish dance at the age of 4 when she began her dancing career with Rince Na Tiarna. As a champion dancer, she has competed at regional, national and world competitions. Her favorite aspect of Irish dance is team dancing and she enjoys teaching them as well. She has many team…

Rachel Greico

Rachael Grieco, formerly Rachael Harris was born to Irish parents in Birmingham, England and danced…

Rachael Grieco, formerly Rachael Harris was born to Irish parents in Birmingham, England and danced for Kevin & Helena McCarron at McCarron School of Irish Dance, she started dancing at the age of 5 and from there grew to consistently place top 5 and top 3 at many major competitions. Some of her proudest and…

Bridget Ryan

Starting dancing with her cousin at 5 years old, Bridget Sullivan-Ryan has been a part…

Starting dancing with her cousin at 5 years old, Bridget Sullivan-Ryan has been a part of Rince Na Tiarna ever since. Deeply rooted in maintaining her family’s Irish culture, she traveled throughout the region as well as nationally and the world as a Championship dancer. Placing in the top 5 at the Mid-Atlantic Region and…